Artica Svalbard and the Arctic Chamber Music Festival invite you to an after-work concert and lecture exploring the violin’s evolving voice.

From early traditions to contemporary expressions, we trace how the violin and its music have transformed across time. Live performances illuminate these shifts, while Artica resident Clara Arnaud threads in a story about change, perspective, and the ever-shifting realities of Svalbard.

Artists
Peter Herresthal — ACMF Artistic Director, lecturer & violin
Clara Arnaud — writer, narrator and writer-in-residence at Artica
Johan Dalene — violin
Maya Broman — violin
Amanda Noor Vatn — violin
Philippe Jayer — violin
Torje Råbu — violin

ACMF 2026: Transitions — 19–22 February 2026

This year’s festival reflects on how music moves between eras, styles, and sound worlds—echoing Longyearbyen’s own evolving landscapes and histories after a century under Norwegian administration. Transitions invites audiences to experience transformation as a source of creativity, renewal, and connection.

For tickets and full programme details, visit acmf.no.